Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22214, Robert Doack, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Pen.
Doack, Robert
S. 22 214
CONTENTS

11.484 Pittsburg - Agency
Robert Doack
of Beaver - Co - in the State of Pennsylvania who was a - Pr - in the Company commanded by Captain Hays - of the Regt commanded by Col Sigfir - in the Pennsylvania Militia -
7 Mo Private - $ 23. 33
Inscribed on the Roll of - Pennsylvania at the rate of 23 - Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of May 1832 and sent to - Mrs. Mary Doack, 1000 Market St., Phila. Pa.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1831 - $ 45. 66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. - 11. 66
$ 58. 32
{ Revolutionary Claim { Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by John T. Sprague Clerk Book E Vol. 5 Page 74

Beaver County Pa
State of Pennsylvania on this 5 th day of March 1833 Personally appeared in open court before John Braden Esq r President & Thomas Henry & Joseph Humphreys the Court of Common Pleas and quarter sessions now sitting Robert Doak, a resident of Beaver County Monaca Township & State of Penn a aged Eighty years; who being first duly sworn according to law; doth on his oath make the following declaration; in order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress passed the 7 th of June 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. In the month of November 1770 - on an urgent call came for men; when your deponent volunteered his service as a private soldier in the company of Milicia under Capt John Hays. Major James Boyd, and Col n John Sigfert commanded the Regiment Marched from Monaca Township Northampton County, and State of Penn a - on the 2 nd day of Sept r 1776 to the City of Philadelphia, from thence to Burdentown in the state of New Jersey. when your deponent with the greater part of the company turned out to go with Major Mifflin on a scouting party to Manmath Court House; where we found seven hundred Tories and a troop of British light horse; we attacked them and completely routed them, killed and wounded a number; and after taking a number of prisoners, returned to camp where we joined Gen l Putnam's Brigade; from thence to Head quarters, at Morris town; where he remained in camp until the last of March 1777 - when your deponent was discharged by Col n John Sigfert after a service of four months and in the year 1779 - when Gen l Sullivan, was ordered out against the six nations of Indians. another call was made for men; when your deponent again volunteered his services under Capt John Ralston Lieut s Joseph Morrison & Ensign James Lattimore; the company marched from Monaca Township in the county of Northampton

over the Mountain to the Minisink to defend the frontier against the hostile Indians under the command of their cruel leader. Golo Brandt, your Deponent believes he March d on the first of Sept r 1779 and remaind in service untill the first of Dec r following to the best of your Deponents Recollection; at this time when he was regularly Dischar- ged by his Capt. Making a service of three months your Deponent claims a service of seven Months duty in all as a Regular Metetia soldier —

Q - 1 th where and in what year was you Born?
An r I was born in Ireland; and by the information of my parents in the year 1753 - and immigrated to N. America in the year 1774 and have resided in the state of Penn a ever since.
Q - 2 th Have you any Record of your age & if so where is it?
An r - I have no other record but what I rec d by my parents -
Q - 3 th Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary war; and where do you now live?
An r After the war I returned into Northampton County in the state of Penn a until the year 1780 when I removed to Washington County and now am living in Beaver County in said state.
Q - 4 th How were you called into service, were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute.
An r In Every instance I volunteered my service.
Q - 5 th State the names of some of the regular officers?
An r I was well acquainted with Col c Thomas Craig, Col c Arzel Gray and also with Capt s Craig, Charles & John both of the light horse - and others; and with many others; which at this time I do not recollect.
Q - 6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so by whom was it given and what has become of them?
An r I was discharged at Monmouth by Col c John Lefevre and at the mendenhalls by Capt s John Ralston what has become of one of them (only Lefevre's discharge) I cannot tell, the discharge by Ralston is inclosed.

Q. 7 th State the names of Persons to whom you are known in your Neighbourhood; and who can testify as to your Character for veracity; and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution
An r I would refer to the Rev d . George Scott & Joseph McFurnan
That the Deponent relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity. Except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension role of the agency of Army State
Sworn to and subscribed the year and day aforesaid
James Logan
Robert Doak
We George Scott a Clergyman residing in the County of Beaver and State aforesaid & Joseph McFurnan. Who has long resided in the same place do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Robert Doak. Who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration. And that we believe him to be Eighty years of age. That he is respected & believed in the Neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution. And that we concur in that opinion -
Sworn and subscribed in open Court the day & year aforesaid
James Logan
George Scott Joseph McFurnan

23512
Declaration of Robert Doke of Beaver County Pennsylvania to obtain a Pension
Send to Joseph McTear Esq. Postmaster Hookstown. Beaver County Penns

And the said Court do hereby declare. Their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogations presented by the War Department. That the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier. and served as he states. And the Court further Certifies. That it appears to them that George Scott. Who has signed the foregoing Certifi- -cate. is a Clergyman. resident in the County of Beaver. & State of Pennsylvania. and that Joseph McFerran. Who has also signed the same is a resident of the same County & State and is a creditable person. and their Statement is entitled to credit.
Sworn & subscribed in open Court on the 5th of March 1833.
I James Logan. Prothonotary of the County of Beaver. & State of Pennsylvania do hereby Certify. That the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Robert Doak. for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the fifth day of March 1833
James Logan Pro.

23512
Robert Doak
Beaver county
Pennsylvania
Adm l
Imo's
23-73
Joseph W. Farnen
Hockstown Pa. Pennsyl.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Robert Doak, Beaver county Pennsylvania
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Volunteer 1776 4 private Captain Hays Col Sigfrid M c Miffin Philadelphia 50 Tradition   do. 1779 3 Captain Ralston Lieut Brown Monmouth Bordentown Monmouth Monmouth Northampton Penn. Witness proves first tour discharge of the Captain for the other - the applicant his pass from M c Wharty, & certificate of good conduct. signed by the same.  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____
and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____; For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
(Handwritten signature)

December 16, 1924.
Ida E. McMorris, 214 Lake Ave., Pueblo, COLO.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.22214, it appears that Robert Doack was born in Ireland in 1753, came to America in 1774 and settled in Pennsylvania.
While living in Allen Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted December 2, 1776, served 4 months as a private in Captain Hays' Company, Colonel John Sigfried's Pennsylvania Regiment, and was in a skirmish at Monmouth Court House. He served 3 months as a private in Captain John Balston's Company of Northampton County Militia and was discharged May 8, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 5, 1833, while a resident of Hanover Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He died October 4, 1838, place not stated.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
* from a & B. * Miss Wilson says she thinks this is right. thinks soldier forgot the date. Have omitted

Witness my hand & seal this day of April 1780 William M c Neil Esq r
To whom it may concern
That the bearer hereof Robert Scott privat man in the fifth Class of my Company hath served his tour in the Militia & performed every Military duty required of him by the Militia Law of this State and is therefore honourably discharged
Given under my hand in Allentown Northampton County and State of Pennsylvania this eighth day of May 1780
John Beallon fifth Co ty of the Penn s ylvania Militia
DOACK, ROBERT (PA) S- 22214

DOACK, ROBERT (PA.) S. 22214
Northampton County Allen Township State of Pennsylvania Permit the Bearer Mr. Robert Doack To Pass & be pass from here to Pitsburg or Else Where as his Business Calls Him He Being a Man of an Honest Character, & always professing True Attachment to the American Cause of Liberty & having taken the Oath of allegiance to the said State. Witness My Hand this 8 th Day of May 1780
Wm. Blair Esq
To all whom it may concern.

State of Pennsylvania } Beaver County. -- }
Before me David Gordon, a Justice of the Peace in and the County of Beaver, aforesaid
Personally came Moses Congleton of the County of Brooke and State of Virginia and after being duly sworn according to Law Deposeth and saith that he hath been acquainted with Mr Robert Daake of Beaver County and State of Pennsylvania ever since the year 1775. and that he this Deponent along with him the said Robert Daake, Volunteered their Service in a Company of Militia, Commanded by Capt John Hays. The Regiment was Commanded by Colo John Sigfrid, the Battalion by Major James Boyd, that he the said Robert Daake — acted at that time as a private soldier, and that he along with the rest of the Company was discharged at Morris Tavern at headquarters, and further this Deponent saith that
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 th day of January 1833. David Gordon Justice of the Peace Moses Congleton
I have not much personal acquaintance with the Witness Moses Congleton he living in a Neighbouring State about 22 miles distance but have often heard of him as a man of publick business especially in the Military way and that he was considered as a man of Truth and veracity This I certify David Gordon January 5 th 1833 Justice of the Peace

Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
A.D.Y. Ow
May 22, 1928.
Ida E. McMorris, 214 Lake Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado.
Madam:
I advise you relative to the Revolutionary War pensioner, Robert Doack, S. 22214 , that no claim for pension was made by his widow.
As stated in letter to you of December 16, 1924, there are no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

214. Lake Ave. Pueblo, Colorado. August 7, 1927.
Hon. Washington Gardner. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Do you have any record of a pension being granted to the widow of Robert Doak who served in the Revolutionary War. He enlisted Dec 2, 1776 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania and was discharged May 8, 1780.
Sincerely, Ida E. M c Morris 214 Lake Ave. Pueblo, Colorado.

214 LAKE AVENUE PUEBLO, COLORADO
Nov. 23, 1924
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Have you a record of a pension being granted to Robert {Doack or Doak}, who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution from Northampton County, Penn.? We have reason to believe that he received his pension in Beaver County Penn. in 1833 but have no record of this.
Please advise me the details of the record. If a fee is required please advise me as to the

amount and I will remit it at once.
Sincerely,
Ida E. McMorris

Revolution 22 214 INVALID.
No. 22,214 Robert Doack Rev Rev War
Act: June 7" 32" Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 110
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1924, Dec 16 - Hist. to Ida E. 22 214 McMorris 1928 May 22 Ida E. McMorris 9.10.4 advised no wid appln file